We met in the summer of 2019 through mutual friends in a kickball league. Jocko waited until the end of the season to ask Erika on a date. Over the past 5 years, our relationship grew as we moved in together, got our first dog together (Newman), and started to think about our plans for the future. Jocko popped the question in September 2023 during a hike with Newman in Asheville, NC. We are so excited to share our special day with all of our close family and friends who mean so much to us!